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Comparing Savings Accounts and CDs Before the Fed Looks at a Possible Rate Cut

To ensure that your cash is getting the best return, compare the options among high-yield savings accounts and C.D.s.

Want to Know What You’ll Pay for College? There’s a Fast New Calculator for That.

Nearly two dozen private colleges are offering an online tool that factors in need-based grants and scholarships to estimate students’ actual costs.

Fintech Start-Ups and Investment Firms Are Battling Over Your 401(k)

Financial tech companies are connecting outside financial advisers to your retirement accounts, and at least one investment firm, Fidelity, is resisting.

Some Workers Are Turning to Pay-Advance Apps for Basic Expenses

Rising use “is not a signal of satisfaction,” an author of a new report says. Rather, heavy users of the apps are under “financial strain.”

Get Ready for Higher Health Insurance Premiums Next Year

Employers say they are facing the biggest increase in health costs in more than a decade — almost 9 percent on average. Workers’ best option,…

Those Missed Student Loan Payments Are Messing Up Your Credit Score

A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score.

Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Rising. Here’s What to Do to Fight Back.

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers…

The FAFSA Form Is Coming on Time This Year. For a Change.

The federal form, used to determine financial aid, will be available to the public on Oct. 1. Technical glitches that delayed the form for the…

How to Ship Your Car (and Why It May Save You Time and Money)

Having your vehicle transported a long distance is sometimes necessary, and it can be more efficient than driving it yourself.

It’s Time for That Often-Dreaded Task: Buying Back-to-School Supplies

Parents of children in kindergarten through high school are spending an average of $144, and that’s coming as families are feeling financial stress.